PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Paralegal Specialist in the Office of Counsel of NAVSUP FLC PUGET SOUND.

GS-09 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: 1) Assist in analyzing the contents of applicable case files and carry out self-developed plans to gather information and applicable law; 2) Assist in case preparation for litigation and analyzes facts and legal questions; 3) Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply various laws, court and/or administrative decisions and interpretations, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to contract law, personnel law, and litigation; 4) Receives and evaluates Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and processes the requests in accordance with law, regulations, and procedures established by DOD; 5) Verifies legal citations for correspondence and maintains the law library and files.

GS-07 Level: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating the following: 1) Assist in analyzing the contents of applicable case files; 2) Assist in case preparation for litigation and analyzes facts and legal questions; 3) Knowledge of and ability to apply various laws, court and/or administrative decisions and interpretations, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to contract law, personnel law, and litigation; 4) Receives and evaluates Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and processes the requests in accordance with law, regulations, and procedures established by DOD; 5) Verifies legal citations for correspondence and maintains the law library and files.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will analyze and evaluate case files, correspondence, and other legal documents against case litigation worthiness standards and determine sufficiency of materials for needed actions.
• You will be responsible for the management and maintenance of case files.
• You will review cases in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and precedents.
• You will provide guidance to clients regarding court procedures.
• You will be responsible for general office management and administration, such as maintaining case files and drafting timely correspondence in the proper format.
• You will serve as the command's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator, responding to requests for records under FOIA.
• You will establish and maintain databases, including FOIA On-line, to ensure compliance with FOIA statutory timeframes.